Today I have secured the promise of £7 million from the Department for Transport for the station at Surrey Canal Road on the East London Line.

The DfT had previously informed Transport for London that the funding was only on offer in the 2008/09 financial year; however, TfL did not take advantage of the funds because they were carrying out a value for money assessment on the proposals.

As part of my campaign to see this station built I have spoken to the Department for Transport and it has now been agreed that the money will remain available.The ball is now in the Mayor’s court. Boris Johnson needs to come forward with plans for the new station and a means of raising the extra money needed.I will continue to campaign until we get the station at Surrey Canal Road.